Our Impact

Cumbria Family Support believe that with the right support early on, families can overcome challenges, feel more secure at home, and build the future they want for their children.

Our core work focuses on giving early years children the best start in life.

Early Support, Real Change and Lasting Impact

Over the past 12 months we have received 66 new referrals and have supported a total of 133 families.

We work directly with families to improve outcomes in the following four areas:

Parenting (parent’s confidence and children’s confidence in how they are parented)

Children’s Wellbeing (health, meeting developmental milestones, managing emotions, confidence and self-esteem)

Wider Family Issues (Home conditions and safety, finances, children’s education, other)

Relationships and Community Connection (family relationships, support networks, reducing isolation)

Further information on our outcomes for families including a breakdown of outcomes in the areas we work can be found here.

What our families say….

“We have much more structure in our lives now, the routines are really working”.

“The whole family is on the same page now we’re working together rather than fighting against each other”.

“The house is cleaner and more organised, and I see that’s making my children happier”.

“(Child) I love mummy and love it when she’s smiling and happy when Abbey (volunteer) comes”.

“I feel confident and proud of myself for the first time. I’m a good mum, I can say that now”.

Read more about the impact on families here

What our volunteers say…..

“I enjoy supporting the family in so many ways. Making a positive difference to lives. Seeing the change in behaviour and development of a young life that hopefully embeds to long terms benefits. I enjoy being a good listener and advising where I can. Hearing laughter and enjoyment I help bring as a positive influencer”.

“As a volunteer I have a range of roles, I am mentor, a guide, a friend, a listener, and I know I’m really making a difference”.

“You can really help a family build resilience and have opportunities to thrive, not just make it through the day”.

“It’s lovely to see a family grow together and progress and move on with their lives”.

What our partners say…..

Emma (Senior Manager Community Safety and Resilience Cumbria Police)

“(CFS) is a perfect example of sustainable solutions to complex problems being delivered in the heart of our communities, reducing the inequalities facing many children and their families”.

Read all about our Commitments for 2026-2029 here.